Kitchen Asst/Wait Staff

RW Solutions Inc • Waterford, CT

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Join our summer camp team as a Kitchen Assistant/Wait Staff member and help create a fun, positive dining experience for campers and staff. No experience is required — just bring a great attitude, a willingness to learn, and a desire to be part of a supportive, energetic community.

Requirements

• No experience required but you must have a strong willingness to learn new skills.
• Must be 16+ years old
• Willing to follow all hygiene (PPE) and sanitation procedures (training provided).
• Ability to work well with others in a busy, collaborative environment.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and maintain accuracy in food handling, cleaning, and setup tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with simple kitchen tasks, meal service, or dining hall operations.
• Ability to interact positively with campers and staff, providing friendly and attentive service.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively to unexpected situations, such as supply shortages or spills.
• Shows motivation, takes initiative when tasks need to be done, and maintains a strong sense of responsibility.
• Comfortable adjusting to changing needs, schedules, and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assists cooks with chopping, portioning, mixing, and preparing ingredients according to daily menus and camp dietary guidelines.
• Helps prepare large‑batch meals for campers and staff, ensuring food is cooked, assembled, and served on schedule.
• Cleans kitchen surfaces, equipment, floors, and storage areas to meet health and safety requirements.
• Helps receive, unpack, rotate, and store food deliveries following FIFO and camp storage protocols.
• Safely uses kitchen tools and appliances such as ovens, mixers, slicers, and warmers.
• Disposes of trash, compost, and recyclables and maintains cleanliness of waste areas.
• Follows food‑allergy procedures, cross‑contamination rules, and camp safety policies.
• Works closely with cooks, supervisors, and dining staff to ensure smooth meal service.
• Assists with cookouts, theme nights, outdoor meals, and other camp events as needed.
• Prepares the dining hall before meals by setting tables, arranging serving stations, and ensuring supplies are stocked.
• Serves food to campers and staff, replenishes buffet lines, and ensures meal service runs efficiently.
• Helps younger campers carry trays, find seating, and navigate meal options safely.
• Clears tables, wipes surfaces, sweeps floors, and resets the dining hall between meal periods.
• Monitors dish return areas, organizes trays, and transports dishes to the kitchen for washing.
• Communicates with kitchen staff about food shortages, dietary needs, or special requests.
• Assists with camp banquets, cookouts, themed meals, and outdoor dining events.

Benefits

• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advancement—grow your career with us!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed